Kendal Briles: Reason he's still here is Sam Pittman and the idea of loyalty. Said it would have been hard to look KJ Jefferson in the eyes and tell him he was leaving. "I absolutely love it here. I’d like to be here for a long time."
The winner of the 2021 Burlsworth Trophy is Arkansas linebacker Grant Morgan here at Crystal Bridges Museum. The other finalists, also with deserving credentials were Troy linebacker Carlton Martial and Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett.
The Razorbacks in victory formation from the 1-yard line. That's a borderline erotic moment to cap a 33-21 win over Ole Miss. Pittman is 2-0 over new SEC coaches and should be 3-1 and ranked
I just voted in person for President. The Democrat Party candidate is upper left, 1st page, basically position 1. To vote for the incumbent President Donald Trump you have to hit "more" to scroll to a 2nd page. That doesn't seem right.
Sam Pittman says he's agreed on the terms of his renegotiated deal. It has a non-compete clause. "They can fire me ... but I can't leave. I don't want to anyway." That's how they're talking to recruits. He touts that 8 of the 130 FBS schools have HC/OC/DC in place 3 years
Bret: One of the things that will come out of this is I have a beautiful wife and a beautiful daughter, who will forever be born in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
New FB coach Sam Pittman to the BWA crowd: How about this basketball team? We’re going to work hard. We want to make the Razorback nation proud of our football team. I’m very honored to be your coach and I promise you that you’re going to be happy I am.
Congrats
@grantmorgan15
on earning that “C” on your chest. Not only do you represent the team, the university and the state, but you also represent this Morgan family and we are so PROUD of you. I am so PROUD of you.
Sam Pittman on senior day: Dalton Wagner won't be out there. He's a really cool guy. Said 'Coach, I told you I'm going to come back and that's what I'll do."
Sam Pittman talking Alabama offense: Their offensive line is THE best in football. I’m not sure I’ve seen a line that is that well coached, including the ones I’ve coached.
Kirby Smart presser in Athens, he praises new Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and calls him a dear friend: I know he always had a special place in his heart for Arkansas and I know he was excited to go back.
Sam Pittman on Ketron Jackson: He’s another Rocket Sanders. He’s that kind of kid. He is pressing for starting and pressing hard. At this point he’s one of our top three receivers.
Chad Morris: Never will I ever apologize for winning. There’s no such thing as a bad win. You win and correct. Now you might not play as well as you want to play, but we won.
SC Coach Mark Kingston: We're one of the top 10 teams in the country, no question. We ran into maybe the best team in America tonight. We just hit a road block.
Fla coach O'Sullivan: I like playing Ark. They're always well coached. It's almost like we're playing ourselves. They're playing at a very high level right now.
The way they're hitting and playing offensively and defensively, they've got a really good chance at this thing.
Ed Orgeron: Said he learned a lot from Ken Hatfield in his time at Arkansas and plans to see him before the game on Saturday. "Arkansas is a great place and I'm glad to see Sam bringing them back". Says he's not a fan this week, but he is otherwise.
Lunney on QB1 vs. LSU: We've played so many, we're going to make them prepare for any of them and then get there and 'Gomer Pyle' them. Surprise, surprise, surprise
DVH just announces that he'll celebrate this win by "going home and going to bed," that Jaxon Wiggins will start tomorrow and "you'll probably see a bunch of different guys out there tomorrow."
Got some further intelligence on the Ricky Stromberg injury and the news is good. The thought is he'll be able to return by the season opener vs. Rice on Sept. 4
Strong words from Jared Cornelius in post game: When you come out of the locker room to start the second half and your quarterback is getting booed by the home team. When is that right? How is that right? I’m not sitting around like that’s OK.
Barry Lunney Jr.: my vision for Friday afternoon is to put aside the last three years and unite at War Memorial Stadium and have a moment ... to rally together and unite and create an atmosphere and a product we'll all be proud of
Eric Mussleman: Says Hunter Yuracheck mentioned he wanted to talk to a coach who wanted to be here. After the first phone call, I told my wife I was going for a 5-mile run and I sprinted out of the house. That’s how excited I was.
Barry Lunney: On the ice the other night I think I skidded for about 12 miles while I was on the phone but thankfully I kept it straight and we didn't have a second interim coach.
Bob: Maybe you shouldn't talk on the phone while you're driving
Sam Pittman on his radio show: KJ practiced a little bit today but I don't know what that means. He's still got a ways to go. But he's going on the trip. ... The No. 1 concern is his health
This has been bothering me all morning since the All-SEC teams came out. I feel like a solid case could be made for Justin Smith as SEC player of the year. Yet he didn't make either coaches or AP teams. Puzzling.
Sam Pittman: Opening kickoff of the scrimmage Isaiah Sategna took it 100 yards for a touchdown. He thinks the Razorbacks avoided any major injuries today in the 140-plus play work
MSU Coach Ben Howland said the Hogs wore Iverson Molinar down:
"Yeah, they were just trying to put a glove on him. I thought Toney was really good. He was very good on Iverson. He’s a very tough, hard nosed guy who has been through the wars."
Dave Van Horn: We got the result on Peyton Pallette and there's no tear. If he's pain free, which he is right now, he'll start throwing in a few weeks. Fingers crossed
Joe Craddock, asked what T.Burks' ceiling is: Pssh. He doesn’t have one. That kid can be as good as he wants to be. ... He’s got that DeShaun Watson focus. Love having that kid around. Works hit butt off and wants to be great.
Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman said the Hogs' offense has been cut by about 30% as it begins the adjustment to new OC Kenny Guiton. He wants to focus on what they do well and have everyone playing faster.
Bret: I've never done anything in any way to harm this university. I just always believe in doing things the right way the first time. This just didn't work out
Yurachek: Zero positive cases in 12 active sports right now. Had a 3.22 cumulative GPA in last semester. He said the Razorbacks have competed in 90 of 91 scheduled events since start of fall with Texas Bowl the only cancellation
Sam Pittman on the SEC teleconference on whether he'd get back to his daily walks with Barry Odom: Absolutely. As soon as I get off this phone call that's where I'm headed.
Yurachek: I got a text from Mike Neighbors when Vanderbilt dropped their season. Can I schedule Connecticut? "Honestly, I thought he was kidding." Mike will play anybody and the players want to play the best